Merck rolls out new training program for Zilmax customers

By P.J. Huffstutter, Lisa Baertlein and Theopolis Waters (Reuters) - Pharmaceuticals giant, Merck and Co., facing questions from the cattle industry about the effects of its Zilmax feed additive on the health of cattle, on Tuesday responded with plans for a new quality control program to ensure the popular weight-adding drug is properly used. The news comes a week after Tyson Foods Inc. declared it would stop accepting Zilmax-fed cattle given some cattle were observed arriving at its slaughter facilities with signs they were having difficulty walking or moving. ...



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